Holy Family Scene.

These ornaments are 5� inches tall and 3 inches wide. The scene is the Holy Family in front of a very ornate stone wall with a jeweled arch. Mary is sitting with the Baby on her lap and Joseph standing behind. Mary has a deep red gown with teal blue mantle, the Baby is wrapped in a silver glitter gown and Josephs robe is dark emerald green. There are 7 plastic jewels around the antique gold arched wall. The jewels are five red jewels and two green ones. The ornament is sprinkled in gold glitter. Select this link to view our Nativity Ornaments.

The Christmas Crib.
In the year 1220 St, Francis of Assissi visited Bethlehem. He was so impressed with the way Christmas was celebrated there, that he asked the Pope for permission to recreate it in his own village in Italy. Select this link to view our Nativity Christmas Ornaments.
He built a manger in a cave and placed a stone image of the baby Jesus in it. He surrounded the manger with real animals and said a Mass. The people who came felt as though they had been at the actual birth of the Baby Jesus. Select this link to view our Nativity Creches.
Before long, wooden nativity scenes were displayed in churches and homes across Europe. Today they continue to be popular as a way of reminding us that Christmas is really about the birth of Christ. Select this link to view our Nativity Scene Sets.
The tradition was brought into Spain from Naples. In Catalonia, a figure is included that represents a Catalan peasant. In Provence, in the South of France, nativity scenes use small clay figurines called Santon, which represent the traditional trades and professions of old Provence. The Santons are then collected as art or craft objects. Select this link to view our Nativity Figurines.
A nativity scene, also called a crib or cr�che, generally depicts the birthplace of Jesus. Nativity scenes usually show Jesus in a small crib or manger, with Joseph, and Mary in a barn intended for the housing of animals. A mule, ox, sheep, and sometimes other barnyard animals, surround them. Often added are the three wise men, shepherds, angels and the Star of Bethlehem. Select this link to view our Nativity Figurines.

Baby Jesus.
The Baby Jesus symbolizes truth, hope, peace, and love. Advent is the liturgical season that celebrates the gift of Jesus Christ to the world. Every week in Advent a new candle is lit on the Advent wreath in anticipation and preparation of the birth of our Savior. Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Christ and the promise that comes with his journey. Select this link to view our Krebs Glass Holy Family Set.

Christmas Story.
Starting on December 6th and lasting until January 6th, Christmastime is celebrated continually throughout Germany. It is a time for joy and thanks. Spirits run high as everyone comes together. Whether for dancing or just for entertainment, music is always played as part of the festivities. One of the most distinctive instruments heard in the nostalgic air is the horn. They are still heard today throughout the streets of German villages bringing laughter and cheer to all. Select this link to view our Holy Family Ornament.